{"podcast":{"title":"Coffee with Jon - Think Big. Get Unstuck. Grow Your Business","slug":"coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729","podcast_index_feed_id":521729,"rss_url":"https://thinkbusiness.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://jondwoskin.com/jons-think-business-podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/0/3/5/2035028b7078dc5ad959afa2a1bf1c87/CoffeeWithJon-AlbumArt-2026.jpg","author":"Jon Dwoskin","episode_count":2877,"summary":"Coffee with Jon -Formerly THINK Business Deep, soulful conversations with executives, managers, and sales professionals who are making a real difference — in their companies, their communities, and within themselves. Inspired by the legendary Larry King, Coffee with Jon brings you 1:1 interviews built around curiosity, authenticity, and the art of truly listening. Like King, host Jon Dwoskin puts the guest and their journey at the center of every conversation — asking the questions that uncover not just what people do, but why they do it, and what drives them to show up and lead the way they do. Every episode is a chance to see the bigger picture, shift your perspective, and find the spark that moves you to your own next level. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let's - Get Unstuck & THINK BIG!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T10:18:48.357272+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729"},"episode":{"title":"Kevin Akeroyd on Leading Global Teams in a Hybrid World","slug":"kevin-akeroyd-on-leading-global-teams-in-a-hybrid-world","published_at":"2026-06-11T14:56:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729/kevin-akeroyd-on-leading-global-teams-in-a-hybrid-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729","url":"https://thinkbusiness.libsyn.com/kevin-akeroyd-on-leading-global-teams-in-a-hybrid-world","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thinkbusiness/Jon_Dwoskin_TB_Live_Kevin_Akeroyd_JG_6-1-2026.mp3?dest-id=620882","summary":"How does a modern CEO lead a global, hybrid workforce while staying connected to every employee? I recently sat down with Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of Sovos, a tax and compliance specialist for Fortune 500 companies. Kevin shared practical, clear insights on leadership, growth, and retention. Here are five that stood out: 🌍 Global = local: Think, act, and deliver locally while running a global company. Inclusivity isn't optional when you have employees and customers in 52+ countries. ⚡ Be nimble: Markets move fast — rigid leadership gets buried. Adaptability keeps you relevant. 🦓 Old zebras can change stripes: Blend old-school fundamentals with new-school thinking to stay competitive. 🧠 Invest in upskilling: Formal training (AI, cross-functional experience, cultural exchange) drives retention and makes employees future-proof. ✈️ Show up in person: CEOs and leaders should visit offices worldwide, host town halls, and build direct connections — people stay where they feel seen. Kevin's timeline shows how old school still matters — but only when paired with adaptability and fresh thinking. As the CEO of Sovos, Kevin leads the industry's premier SaaS technology platform company focused on enabling 100% compliance in a digital, cross-border, regulated world. With a diverse background encompassing roles at VC startups, private equity firms, and Fortune 500 companies like Oracle and Salesforce, Kevin's success is built on his distinct ability to identify opportunities for companies to innovate and find their break-through potential, applying strategic acumen, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to driving company growth and success. Prior to Sovos, Kevin served as the CEO of Magnit, where he spearheaded the growth of the largest contingent workforce management SaaS…","meta_description":"How does a modern CEO lead a global, hybrid workforce while staying connected to every employee? I recently sat down with Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of Sovos, a t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1397,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729/episodes/kevin-akeroyd-on-leading-global-teams-in-a-hybrid-world/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-jon-think-big-get-unstuck-grow-your-business-521729/kevin-akeroyd-on-leading-global-teams-in-a-hybrid-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}